Cartoon

Object number2011.31.2

Date1909

MediumPaper; Paint

Credit LineGift of Benswanger Family

DescriptionHand drawn cartoon on paper. Multi-colored image of a Caucasian male wearing a pirate's clothing: enlarged cavalier hat with team name and a skull and crossbones. His proper right hand holds cutlass sword with year on blade; in proper left hand, he holds a tiger by the tail, which has a tag attached with text including date. In left background is an image of an animal cage, with text describing pictured man. In right background is an image of tombstones with sign on a stake. In top right corner are signatures of Pittsburgh's elite. Artist signature in bottom right corner. Dimensions29.75 x 23.75 x 1.625 in. (75.6 x 60.3 x 4.1 cm)
SignedArtist signature in bottom right corner.
InscriptionsHat with "PIRATES" on front.

Sword with "1910" on blade.

Tiger has a tag attached with text "COMPLIMENTS OF / PITTSBURGH NAT / 1909".

In left background is an image of an animal cage with text "COL. / BARNEY / DREYFUSS / WORLD'S / FAMOUS / ANIMAL / TRAINER".

In right background is an image of tombstones with sign on a stake, "NATIONAL / BURIAL / GROUNDS".

In top right corner are signatures of Pittsburgh's elite, including one of Dreyfuss.
Historical NotesProduced as a gift for Pirates' owner Barney Dreyfuss and presented to him at an event held at the Westmoreland Country Club, this unique hand drawn cartoon parodies the Pirates' victory over the Detroit Tigers in the 1909 World Series. It is signed by prominent Pittsburghers, likely in attendance at the event.

Related person Bernhard Dreyfuss

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Detroit Tigers

Related institution Westmoreland Country Club

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